Sep 10, 2025 bask ˈbask 1 syllable rare ‹ verb.to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere basking in the warmth of the sunbasked in the spotlight verb.to take pleasure or derive enjoyment … basks at the fire his hairy strength … verb.to warm by continued exposure to heat › Origin Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath.